# Latest **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [PSA: don’t use air pressure in your drums of bleach!](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/psa-don-t-use-air-pressure-in-your-drums-of-bleach/30701)
**Author:** [@Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Infinity)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/psa-don-t-use-air-pressure-in-your-drums-of-bleach/30701 "2023-01-25T21:03:27Z")
Had one burst this morning. It’s not worth the risk, guys. Those of you who use a similar system as I do, I recommend strongly that you stop using, ASAP!!! --- ## [New Member Introductions](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-member-introductions/24057)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 1376\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-member-introductions/24057 "2026-10-10T15:35:58Z")
Welcome new members! This thread is intended as a place for you to introduce yourself to the regular members before posting. Please tell us a little about yourself, what area of the country you’re in and a little about… --- ## [New softwash pump suggestions](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-softwash-pump-suggestions/41202)
**Author:** [@Winstonisme](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Winstonisme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-softwash-pump-suggestions/41202 "2026-10-14T12:04:02Z")
Have 6gpm 12v pump plumber 1/2 to pentair style proportioner. Barely hitting 3 stories. Would like to hit 4 from the ground. Read remco isnthe way to go. I’ve seen thir 14gpm as well as the super 16 24v styles. Don’t re… --- ## [New to the business, would appreciate feedback](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-to-the-business-would-appreciate-feedback/41203)
**Author:** [@None\_Righteous](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/None_Righteous)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/new-to-the-business-would-appreciate-feedback/41203 "2026-10-14T00:34:47Z")
My name is Adam. I am new to the business. Changing careers. I’m not stupid, or fanciful. I do not have delusions of grandeur, and I know this is going to be hard. I have run a successful business for 10 years with 12+ e… --- ## [Efflorescence on Sealed, stamped and stained concerte](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/efflorescence-on-sealed-stamped-and-stained-concerte/41198)
**Author:** [@SqueegeeSquadkansasC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SqueegeeSquadkansasC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/efflorescence-on-sealed-stamped-and-stained-concerte/41198 "2026-10-12T13:56:18Z")
I have a customer who has sealed, stamped and stained concrete. The efflorescence only shows up in the areas where the sun hits the driveway. Is there a recommended process to remove and eliminate this issue? --- ## [Soffit RGB lights](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soffit-rgb-lights/41197)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soffit-rgb-lights/41197 "2026-10-10T00:02:17Z")
You all may have noticed the popularity of Govee or Gemstone soffit lights. I’m actually considering them for my house but anyone have issues with them when softwashing? --- ## [Concrete tile cleaning questions](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/concrete-tile-cleaning-questions/41188)
**Author:** [@Grinder1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Grinder1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/concrete-tile-cleaning-questions/41188 "2026-10-07T01:11:25Z")
Hello. Going to be cleaning a concrete tile roof, and have just had so many different answers to my questions that I have landed here to hopefully get something more consistent. My brain hurts. Tiles are from 94, and de… --- ## [Tire Marks on Wood Boards](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tire-marks-on-wood-boards/41175)
**Author:** [@Tibbscity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Tibbscity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tire-marks-on-wood-boards/41175 "2026-10-04T15:31:48Z")
Hi guys, a general contractor I do a lot of work for sent me these pictures of tire marks on a wooden boardwalk, haven’t come across a job like this yet.. Boards are not composite, not sure what they are. They’re part of… --- ## [Travertine stone and flagstone entrance](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/travertine-stone-and-flagstone-entrance/41183)
**Author:** [@Colonelgoo](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Colonelgoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/travertine-stone-and-flagstone-entrance/41183 "2026-10-04T15:17:59Z")
For the stone it’s grouted, hitting with a 1% sh pump sprayer in sections. For the flagstone it’s super soft, should I do 1% and just rinse? Low pressure it can handle maybe 1000psi Stairs appear to be colored or stamp… --- ## [Turnkey in Michigan 16ft Titan Enclosed Rig — GX690 8GPM/3500PSI — AR45 Soft Wash — $21k](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/turnkey-in-michigan-16ft-titan-enclosed-rig-gx690-8gpm-3500psi-ar45-soft-wash-21k/41177)
**Author:** [@ZackF](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/ZackF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/turnkey-in-michigan-16ft-titan-enclosed-rig-gx690-8gpm-3500psi-ar45-soft-wash-21k/41177 "2026-10-02T13:25:45Z")
Selling my turnkey 16ft Titan dual-axle enclosed pressure washing + soft wash rig. Clean title in hand, Detroit MI area. Everything works — hook it up and go to work today. Honda GX690 8 GPM @ 3,500 PSI — only 207.3 ho… --- ## [Waterboss gun PLEASE STOP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/waterboss-gun-please-stop/41149)
**Author:** [@Firefighter4hire](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Firefighter4hire)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/waterboss-gun-please-stop/41149 "2026-09-30T22:42:08Z")
If you use a waterboss gun aND a flow sensitive unloader please stop. Yesterday during testing the gun failed. Causing it to leake then cycle the unloader so violently it ripped the gun out of my hand.was very lucky to g… --- ## [Stucco x Car Exhaust](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/stucco-x-car-exhaust/41171)
**Author:** [@GabeOahuRoof](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/GabeOahuRoof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/stucco-x-car-exhaust/41171 "2026-09-30T11:46:08Z")
Hi guys! Somewhat new to this. I mainly do window cleaning but took the opportunity to do some pressure washing for a shopping center since they asked. The area they want washed is white painted stucco (pourous and frag… --- ## [8GPM Pressure Washer for Sale](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/8gpm-pressure-washer-for-sale/41167)
**Author:** [@Muscles0096](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Muscles0096)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/8gpm-pressure-washer-for-sale/41167 "2026-09-28T17:22:06Z")
\-In Washington State- hello, I’m looking to sell my pressure washer with 380 hours of use! 8GPM Hotsy Belt Drive Pressure Washer with Honda GX690 This pressure washer is in good condition and runs well. It has the fol… --- ## [Predator Engines 30% off Today only 9/27/26](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/predator-engines-30-off-today-only-9-27-26/41165)
**Author:** [@Clean\_Blue](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Clean_Blue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/predator-engines-30-off-today-only-9-27-26/41165 "2026-09-27T14:09:55Z")
Harbor Freight has Predator engines on sale today. They don’t put these on sale very often. --- ## [Truck bed skid mounting](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/truck-bed-skid-mounting/41163)
**Author:** [@mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mwpws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/truck-bed-skid-mounting/41163 "2026-09-26T17:07:44Z")
Hello all, I’m adding another truck to the fleet this winter and will be doing my first truck bed skid. How’s everyone securing it? Bolting it using the bolts fastening the bed to the frame or just strapping it down on … --- ## [Removing oil accidentally](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-oil-accidentally/41156)
**Author:** [@OhioFloMo](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/OhioFloMo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-oil-accidentally/41156 "2026-09-25T12:07:21Z")
Found this out by accident, but “World’s Best Graffiti Remover” seems to work well at lifting oil stains. The science behind it makes sense since it was formulated to break the bond between concrete and paint to help lif… --- ## [Anyone thinking about selling?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-thinking-about-selling/41103)
**Author:** [@lowellstevens](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/lowellstevens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-thinking-about-selling/41103 "2026-09-20T18:30:58Z")
When I was a teen my dad owned a pressure washing company in Western Kentucky. Worked with him in the summers doing window cleaning and pressure washing. Actually worked for a while editing the WCR magazine. Lot of hours… --- ## [Using an external loader](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-an-external-loader/41129)
**Author:** [@EmperorPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/EmperorPW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-an-external-loader/41129 "2026-09-19T11:26:10Z")
I have a Simpson PS4240 4gpm. I have it connected with an external VRT3 on loader with a bypass going back to my buffer tank. I am having issues to wear both unloaders. keep fighting each other. I have put the VRT3 at a … --- ## [Best Pressure Washer for a Beginner?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-pressure-washer-for-a-beginner/40896)
**Author:** [@zenova](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/zenova)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-pressure-washer-for-a-beginner/40896 "2026-09-15T14:54:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to pressure washing and currently looking for my first machine. There are so many brands, sizes, and setups available that it’s a bit overwhelming trying to decide what to buy. My goal is to clean … --- ## [Ball Valve Connections](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-connections/41134)
**Author:** [@Bhelton](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Bhelton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-connections/41134 "2026-09-15T14:22:01Z")
I see a lot of ball valves with BSP threads (male and female). Will these work with standard 3/8” NPT quick connect fittings? Thanks! --- ## [IBS, would you consider this a legitimate use of a ball valve?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ibs-would-you-consider-this-a-legitimate-use-of-a-ball-valve/41133)
**Author:** [@Traskrider](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Traskrider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ibs-would-you-consider-this-a-legitimate-use-of-a-ball-valve/41133 "2026-09-13T17:24:09Z")
Saw this and thought of @Innocentbystander and his disdain of using a BV for rinsing- not disagreeing - but in the “heat” of the moment…… --- ## [Late summer slowdown is over? woohoo?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/late-summer-slowdown-is-over-woohoo/41130)
**Author:** [@CleanWNC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CleanWNC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/late-summer-slowdown-is-over-woohoo/41130 "2026-09-11T19:40:33Z")
You always get a late summer slowdown in this business. Well, maybe not YOU :face\_with\_raised\_eyebrow: , maybe you’re booked out for months in advance year around and in that case this threads not for YOU :joy: but I th… --- ## [Pressure washing power tools?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washing-power-tools/40984)
**Author:** [@kipvanoranje](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/kipvanoranje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washing-power-tools/40984 "2026-09-09T12:10:52Z")
I know I know, but I was just wonder. Have some Milwaukee impacts and ratchets that are kind of greasy. Has anyone tried this? I think as long as you keep your nozzle far away enough that you wouldn’t hurt it as they are… --- ## [Alright guys best why/chemical to remove oil stains](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/alright-guys-best-why-chemical-to-remove-oil-stains/6870)
**Author:** [@Lujano\_Ray](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Lujano_Ray)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/alright-guys-best-why-chemical-to-remove-oil-stains/6870 "2026-09-08T13:05:55Z")
Have had some that are pretty old and having struggle used 10% concentrated. What's your best why?? --- ## [Ball valve setup](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-setup/40409)
**Author:** [@Bran](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Bran)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-setup/40409 "2026-09-06T17:46:49Z")
Im about to buy a quality ball valve but i need some advice. Ive read the debate on how to set them up, male at the end nice for rinsing female at the end so if the o ring fails it blows away from you. Ive also seen on y… --- ## [Siamese Pressure washers 1 unloader](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/siamese-pressure-washers-1-unloader/38238)
**Author:** [@baldwin30](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/baldwin30)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/siamese-pressure-washers-1-unloader/38238 "2026-09-05T00:22:26Z")
Hi everyone, Starting this season I’ve decided to run two 4.5 GPM pumps together with a Siamese kit (Same pumps, Engines and unloaders). One pump I ran last season, rebuilt this spring however its not running as much PS… --- ## [Bedslide Skid installed](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/bedslide-skid-installed/33073)
**Author:** [@DantheWindowMan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DantheWindowMan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/bedslide-skid-installed/33073 "2026-09-02T23:37:35Z")
Got everything mounted on my new bedslide, huge back saver, no more climbing in and out of the truck and reeling in is so much easier. --- ## [Removing injector on a 4gpm](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-injector-on-a-4gpm/30448)
**Author:** [@Nickski](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nickski)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-injector-on-a-4gpm/30448 "2026-09-02T15:31:34Z")
Since I don’t use it and never will, would I get more flow of I remove this injector, or is it not even worth messing with? It’s on a 4/4200 machine. --- ## [Pressure washers with water tanks (medium size/capability?)](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washers-with-water-tanks-medium-size-capability/41102)
**Author:** [@RedClayCountry](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/RedClayCountry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washers-with-water-tanks-medium-size-capability/41102 "2026-09-01T15:04:09Z")
I’m trying to determine the best pressure washer with a water tank to buy for my scenario and I’m having a tough time figuring it out so thanks in advance for any help you’re good enough to provide. The unit would be for… --- ## [Let's talk about Non-Ionic Surfactant (Alaska logistics and shipping woes)](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/lets-talk-about-non-ionic-surfactant-alaska-logistics-and-shipping-woes/40799)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/lets-talk-about-non-ionic-surfactant-alaska-logistics-and-shipping-woes/40799 "2026-09-01T15:01:15Z")
So….I have a problem. I’ve still got some elemonator for house washes and it’s great. I am completely out of surfactant to put in my roof tank for proportioner. Elemonator won’t ship to me either so I’m holding out from … [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md?page=1)